§ 5-14. Meal Periods/Breaks

Meal periods are usually one (1) hour, unless otherwise specified due to work demands and as pre-authorized by the Department Director. Meal periods are not counted as time worked, unless the employee is not relieved from duty during the meal period. Where meal periods are not taken by the employee and the supervisor has not requested or assigned a verbal or written duty, the employee shall be compensated for time worked, but may be subject to corrective action by their supervisor. Rest breaks may be provided with one (1) fifteen (15) minute rest period the first half of the workday and one (1) fifteen (15) minute rest period the second half of the workday. Rest breaks may not be accumulated, or used in correlation with lunch, at the beginning of work or prior to leaving from work. Breaks will be taken in designated non-work areas, but may not be away from the facility unless the employee has obtained prior supervisor approval or direction. Supervisors shall be responsible for scheduling and may authorize or limit rest breaks if continuous work is required.

(Ord. No. 1547 , 1-19-18)